Why Don't You Play in Hell?
2013, Japanese. Directed by Sion Sono.
In Japan, gonzo filmmakers hatch a three-pronged plan to save an actress's career, end a yakuza war and make a hit movie.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Why Don't You Play in Hell?
Why Don't You Play in Hell? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 14 September 2013
- Original title
- 地獄でなぜ悪い
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sion Sono
- Box office
- $1.3M
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Why Don't You Play in Hell?: quick answers
Is Why Don't You Play in Hell? worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 338 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Why Don't You Play in Hell??
Why Don't You Play in Hell? runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Why Don't You Play in Hell? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Why Don't You Play in Hell?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Why Don't You Play in Hell? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why Don't You Play in Hell? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why Don't You Play in Hell? on?
Why Don't You Play in Hell? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why Don't You Play in Hell??
If you liked Why Don't You Play in Hell?, try Baby Assassins, Sanjuro, Hana.
Who directed Why Don't You Play in Hell??
Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) was directed by Sion Sono and stars Jun Kunimura, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroki Hasegawa.